Spring 2022 Welcome Letter for crn #31269

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Welcome to Dynamics (Spring 2022 crn# 31269)

INSTRUCTOR:  Jeff Jones

 OFFICE HRS: https://cuesta.instructure.com/eportfolios/135/Office_Hours_and_TutoringLinks to an external site.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will represent the traditional engineering dynamics. The dynamics engineering course deals with accelerated motion of a rigid body and particles. There are many problems in engineering whose solutions require application of the principles of dynamics, such as mechanical devices and industrial machinery to predictions of motions of artificial satellites or spacecraft. The course has the objective to develop in the engineering student the ability to solve and analyze any problem in dynamics in a simple and a logical manner.  Acceptable for credit, UC, CSU, and for ME-212 at Cal Poly.

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You will not be purchasing a textbook for this course since all of the material used for the course is provided by Class4me.com.  The Class4me online material is placed on Canvas for your convenience but this material is copyrighted and you must pay a $69 access fee for its use.  You will have 1 week to pay this fee through the PayPal link on Canvas.  If you do not pay it by that time you will no longer have access to it.  In addition to the online material, Class4me is also providing a hardbound textbook for you to use.  The optional hardbound book can be picked up at Cuesta reserve desk.

 Optional: VECTOR MECHANICS OF ENGINEERS: DYNAMICS, any Edition, by Beer and Johnston (You can pick up your copy of this hard bound book for the semester at the Reserve Desk in the library.)  Please return at the end of the term.

GRADES: Final (45%) 90-100 A (-)
Assignments (20%) (2 will be dropped) 80-89 B (+/-)
Quizzes (32%) (2 will be dropped) 70-79 C (+)
Miscellaneous (3%) 60-69 D (+/-)
+/- grades break at 3 and 7 (ex. 83 and 87) <60 F

 

TUTORS: Tutors may be available for free through Tutorial Services located in building 3300.

Entered Yet

site.http://www.cuesta.edu/student/servs_classes/ssc/tutorial_services/sloengineering.htm

PROCTORING:

This class will be using Zoom for exams.  

TEST AND HW FORMAT:  Each problem must:

  • Be neat, clear, and organized, use a ruler for drawing lines.
  • Draw free-body diagrams (if applicable) and label all variables. (-20% if missing)
  • state the equations used
  • have the answer written in the answer box with units
  • all pages must contain at the top:  NAME,  PAGE#/#
  • always use pencil and never write on the back
  • all lines must be drawn with a straight edge
  • print using uppercase letters
  • use 3 or 4 significant figures at each step in the calc (be consistent)
  • don't crowd work (one problem per page)
  • Use superscript format for units.  Example: 100lb not 100lb

TESTS/ QUIZZES:   NO make-up quizzes or exams or taken early will be permitted.  All are closed book, notes, and only basic trigonometric calculators may be used.  Students are not allowed to discuss their quizzes with any other students until after the quiz has closed.  Students must present a photo ID.

DROPPING: Students who are not completing the assignments/Quizzes may be dropped from the class even though you are doing well on the tests.

TEST SCHEDULE (subject to change)

TEST CHAPTER DATE TIME (Pacific Time)
Final 1 to 9 Saturday May 14th, 2022 08:30am to 10:30am Pacific Time (Online)

Note:

  • All students must take the tests at the same time.
  • Cheating in any form will result in an F in the class.
  • Quizzes and due dates can be found on Canvas and are due by 9 pm PT (Pacific Time). 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Course and College Policies

 Netiquette and Online Course Participation

  • Use respectful and appropriate language in your forum discussions.
  • Emoticons are acceptable ways to show emotion.
  • Avoid CAPS as they come across like YOU'RE SCREAMING.
  • You are expected to read all forum posts.
  • All messages are public, so be careful and courteous when you post.
  • Make your posts thorough and your replies as well.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT?

If you have any technical issues I suggest you contact your instructor using Canvas or their Cuesta email.

CORRECTIONS:

The instructor reserves the right to make corrections to the syllabus.

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